1	What is CDRP?
2	Objectives of CDRP Increase access to radiation oncology clinical trials. Increase the number of clinical and translational scientists studying cancer disparities. Development of long-term relationships Competitive application for ongoing funding. Explore the applications of telemedicine.
3	Why Radiation Oncology? Involves the specialty in this important national effort. A major treatment alternative for those in advanced stages of disease. Radiation Research Program experience in: Clinical trials network building; Construction and maintenance of partnerships; Applying telemedicine to clinical research settings. IT nature makes the specialty more receptive to field training approaches and network arrangements.
4	Cancer Disparities Research Partnerships Program
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8	Some Key CDRP Metrics “significant” increase in the number of all patients on study at the end of 5 years. The provision of stage appropriate therapy. Establishment of additional multi-modality clinics. Number of papers and abstracts (co)authored by physicians. The health and activity of the institution’s long-term affiliation with a Cooperative Group, Cancer Center and NCI. Ultimate Success: Obtaining ongoing grant funding
9	CDRP Funding Areas Specialized Infrastructure (Restricted Funds) telemedicine/teleconferencing networking/communication expenses clinical trials data system (NCI Expense) Administrative Core equipment, supplies, administrative support personnel partnership funding Developmental Core research projects support for data management and research nursing training and education outreach/trials recruitment
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